2015 Scholarships for International Summer School in Oslo, Norway

Deadline: 1 February, 2015
Open to: Candidates from the Balkans, Eastern Europe & the Caucasus, USA, Canada or other countries, as well as candidates who study Scandinavian studies
Scholarship: Scholarships may cover the programme expenses (board and lodging, all course/seminar fees, pocket money) and travel expenses

About the International Summer School (ISS)

The ISS is a learning community of diverse students who come together to study, interact and increase understanding and good will between nations. This requires friendliness, frankness and tolerance among all involved. Every summer, from late June to early August, ISS welcomes over 550 students from about 90 countries.

The ISS is an academic center for learning in an international context, and a forum for fostering intercultural understanding. It aims at developing and conveying knowledge and at promoting understanding between people from different cultures. This dual purpose is reflected in the ISS motto: “Six Weeks of Academic Achievement and International Good Will”.

For the courses offered at the International Summer School, you can direct HERE. You can find them within three categories:

• Bachelor level courses
• Master level courses
• Norwegian courses

Admission & Scholarship requirements for ISS

You can review the admission requirements for ISS at their official website here. The International Summer School (ISS) also has a wide variety of full and partial scholarships, but the competition for scholarships is tough. The scholarship application form will be available until 1 February 2015.

To be a successful scholarship candidate you will need to demonstrate:

• that your academic background is related to the course you wish to take;
• that your professional background/goals are related to the course you wish to take;
• financial need;
• personal qualities that make you a good representative of your country.

If you do not meet the first two points in the Pre-Application process, you will not be encouraged to submit an application. On the scholarship application form, applicants will be asked to specify the extent of scholarship needed to participate. Also, a reference person not related to the applicant must confirm the financial need. This could be a bank employee, representative of your school’s financial aid office, financial advisor, or someone who has detailed knowledge of your financial situation.

Who CANNOT apply for scholarships awarded by the ISS?

• Applicants residing in Norway (regardless of citizenship)
• Applicants for Intensive Elementary Norwegian, Level I
• Medical professionals applying for Norwegian language courses
• Former ISS students

Who can apply for scholarships to Bachelor’s courses?

• Applicants who study Scandinavian Studies at their home university
• Applicants from the Caucasus or the Balkans;
• Applicants from the EU and EEA countries;
• Applicants from the Asia, Oceania, Africa and South America
• Applicants from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
• Applicants from the USA or Canada (mostly partial scholarships)
• Applicants who can demonstrate a specific need to study in Norway

Who can apply for scholarships to Master’s courses?

• Applicants from developing countries (particularly for NORAD countries)
• Applicants from the Caucasus or the Balkans
• Applicants from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
• Applicants from the USA or Canada (mostly partial scholarships)
• Applicants who can demonstrate a specific need to study in Norway

Sponsored applicants

If you apply to the ISS as “sponsored” applicant, some or all of your costs will be covered from a source other than the ISS: an employer, a private foundation or company, school, etc. You may still apply for a partial scholarship from the ISS, however, ISS scholarships are non-negotiable once they are awarded.

Full scholarships may include:

• Basic fees (on-campus)
• Additional fees (if applicable)
• Pocket money allowance (made available to you upon arrival; excludes recipients from USA and Canada)
• Plane ticket to and from Norway (excludes recipients from USA and Canada)

Full scholarships DO NOT cover:

• Visa application fees
• Travel costs to and from the airport

Priority is given to applicants to Master's courses from countries in Asia, Oceania, Africa or South America with an extremely weak currency against the Norwegian kroner (NOK).

How to apply?

The International Summer School admits students once a year to its six-week summer programme. The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 February. Self-paying applicants can apply after this date. You will simultaneously choose your classes and apply for admission to the ISS. Course changes are possible, but limited. You can check how to apply HERE. Check required supporting documents HERE.

Contact

+47 22 85 63 85

iss@admin.uio.no

For more information please visit the official website.